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Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez

Publications (7)

Analgesic Activity of Salacia korthalsiana Miq (Polipog)

Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez, Karina Milagros C. Lim & Merle N. Tonog · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Pain has always been a cause of concern to humans. People often searched for remedy from plants because of the many documented side effects of commercial medicines. This study was conducted to determine the analgesic efficacy of the root decoction of Salacia korthalsiana Miq (Pol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3630992

Health Risks Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Cultured Chanos chanos (Bangus) and Scylla serrata (Mudcrab) in Selected Municipalities in Northern Samar

Jaymar L. Erivera, Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez, Tom Jericho L. Abobo, Kristine Rainiel L. Diaz, May C. Manla & Karina Milagros C. Lim · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

One of the common problem in fishponds is heavy metal contamination. Though there are some heavy metal elements that are naturally occurring, but due to human activities, their concentration goes beyond what is normal. In this study, health risks analysis using Estimated Daily In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i2298

Phytoremediation of Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), and Mercury (Hg) Contaminated Soil Using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Lyka G. Dente, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environment-friendly approach to remediate or clean our environment using plants by accumulating contaminants. Helianthus annuus L., commonly named sunflower is known to be a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals from the soil. This study focus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4262

Water Quality Assessment of Drinking Water, Communal Faucets, and Traditional Water Pump Inside a University Campus

Genet Trixia J. Balanquit, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Over the years, the water quality continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate, in fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) unsafe water are responsible for an estimated 485,000 deaths worldwide. Thus, this study aimed to determine the water quality of water sources...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i4355

Qualitative Test of Heavy Metals in Chanos chanos (Bangus) Found in the First District of Northern Samar

Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea, Maria Judy M. Somoray, Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez & Karina Milagros C. Lim · Chemical Science International Journal · 2022

The Chanos chanos is a warmwater teleost fish species that is commonly used as a food resource because of its good taste and great demand in the market. It is also known as the national fish of the Philippines. This study was conducted to determine the heavy metals found in Chano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2022/v31i230277

Phytochemical Profile of Saribus rotundifolius (Anahaw) Crude Extract Found in the University of Eastern Philippines

Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea, Karina Milagros C. Lim, Manuela Cecille G. Vicencio, Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez, Maria Judy M. Somoray, Abel Alejandro U. Flores Jr, Francis Michael G. Tubello, Jannah Louise L. Beros, Rose Ann F. Ablazo & Tom Joel Q. Caloza · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Phytochemical profiling focuses on the determination of the secondary metabolite present on a sample. Aims: In this research, a phytochemical profiling was done in Saribus rotundifolius (Anahaw) leaves and fruit crude extracts. Methodology: This study determines the secondary met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38A32082

Histochemical Characterization of Salacia korthalsiana Miq. (Polipog) Root

Loren E. Narca, Ma. Leovilla D. Santos, Merle N. Tonog, Hannah Lea G. Pulga, Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Karina Milagros C. Lim · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2026

Salacia korthalsiana Miq., locally known in the Philippines as Polipog, is a wild climbing shrub traditionally valued for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties. While indigenous communities utilize its leaves, stems, and roots to treat ailments ranging f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i3530